Coverage dated March 5, 2026 to March 7, 2026

Trump dismisses Russia giving Iran intel on US troops

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments

Trump dismisses reports Russia is sharing targeting intel with Iran, calling the alleged assistance largely ineffective amid the week-old war.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Russia providing intelligence on U.S. military to Iran

    Headline from UPI ·

  2. Newest

    Trump dismisses Russia giving Iran intel on US troops

    Headline from Newsweek ·

Reports & sources

38 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Daily Caller

    US Rival Reportedly Helps Iran Target American Troops (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Russia is providing Iran with intelligence to target American warships and aircraft in Middle East, U.S. officials say, dragging a nuclear rival into the war.

  2. WSVN Miami

    Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    (CNN) — Russia is providing Iran with intelligence about the locations and movements of American troops, ships and aircraft, according to multiple people familiar with US

  3. RedState

    Report: Russia Now Giving Iran Targeting Data on US Warships and Aircraft (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Report reveals Russia may be sharing targeting data with Iran against US warships and aircraft in the Middle East.

  4. KEZI Eugene

    Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say (opens KEZI Eugene)

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    KEZI Eugene's feed description

    Russia is providing Iran with intelligence about the locations and movements of American troops, ships and aircraft, according to multiple people familiar with US intelligence reporting on the issue, the

  5. Winchester Star

    Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region. That

  6. NBC News

    Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on the location of U.S. forces, sources say (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on the location of U.S. forces in the Middle East, a boost for the Tehran regime as it launches missile and drone attacks on American bases and other targets in the region, according to four sources with knowledge of the matter.

  7. Hot Air

    Russia is Helping Iran Target Americans (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Russia is providing Iran with intelligence to target US forces, escalating Middle East tensions.

  8. WHDH Boston

    Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to

  9. ABC 30 Fresno

    US believes Russia is providing Iran intelligence, including locations of troops: Sources (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    The U.S. believes that Russia has been providing Iran the locations of American troops in the region, including aircraft and ships, according to two p

  10. WFMZ Allentown

    The Latest: Russia provided Iran with information to help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Israeli airstrikes are pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea. The campaign targeting the Islamic Republic’s fleet of warships

  11. Military.com

    Russia Has Provided Iran With Information That Can Help Tehran Strike US Military (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region.

  12. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Russia is providing Iran with targeting information to attack American forces, the first indication that another major U.S. adversary is participating — even indirectly — in the war.

  13. New York Post

    Russia giving Iran intelligence info in ‘comprehensive effort’ to attack US in Middle East: report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Russia has been sharing intelligence with Iran on the location of US forces in the Middle East in an attempt to help Tehran fight back, according to a new report.

  14. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Russia is reportedly providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Russia is providing Iran with targeting information that includes locations of U.S. warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the Washington Post reported today, citing three officials familiar with the intelligence.

  15. UPI

    Russia providing intelligence on U.S. military to Iran (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Russia is helping Iran with intelligence on American troops, ships and aircraft during the U.S. and Israeli assault on the Middle Eastern nation.

  16. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Russia provides Iran with intelligence on US military targets (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Trump rules out talks with Iran without unconditional surrender as Israel and U.S. strike Iran's military capabilities. Russia provides information to Iran.

  17. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    AP sources say Russia provided Iran with information to help Tehran strike US military (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut and Tehran on Friday as Iran launched another wave of retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries that host U.S. forces.

  18. Military Times

    Russia provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, sources say (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    The information could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region.

  19. The Boston Globe

    Russia is reportedly providing Iran intelligence to target US forces, officials say (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The assistance signals that the rapidly expanding conflict now features one of America’s chief nuclear-armed competitors with exquisite intelligence capabilities.

  20. Townhall

    Report: Russia Is Helping Iran Target US Forces (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Russia is aiding Iran by providing intelligence to target U.S. forces amid escalating Middle East conflict.

  21. PBS NewsHour

    Russia gave Iran information that can help Tehran hit U.S. military targets, AP sources say (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter.

  22. Al Jazeera

    US downplays reports Russia gave Iran intel to help Tehran strike US assets (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Pentagon asserts US forces are tracking Russian-Iranian operations amid escalating conflict in the region.

  23. Newsweek

    Trump dismisses Russia giving Iran intel on US troops (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Trump dismisses reports Russia is sharing targeting intel with Iran, calling the alleged assistance largely ineffective amid the week-old war.

  24. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    President Donald Trump says it's inconsequential if Russia has provided Iran with information to help Tehran target U.S. military personnel.

  25. MyNorthwest

    Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    DORAL, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that it was inconsequential if Russia has provided Iran with information to help Tehran target U.S.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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